The White Tail is the most numerous of all North America's large animals. It's recognized by its habit of flourishing its tail over its back, revealing a white underside.

In the summer the deer are reddish in colour, with
a white underside and chin/throat area.
 
SIZE:   1m at shoulder height  
WEIGHT:   110kg average, up to 200kg max.  
LIFE-SPAN:   2-3 yrs, max 20yrs, average 10yrs  
HABITAT:   Ideal: dense thickets (to hide and move) with edges/clearings to feed.  
   
DIET:   Variety of woody plants, grasses, herbs, mushrooms, berries. In winter twigs and buds are the main staples.  
   
STATUS:   Common  
ENEMIES:   Wolf, Mountain Lion, Bear, Coyote, Human  
MORE INFO: Mammal Fact Sheet - White Tailed Deer